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A Fabergé rock crystal parasol handle with jewelled gold and enamel mounts, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds, emerald
- Length: 11.1cm, 4 3/8 in.
carved as a swan's neck and head, the eyes set with emeralds, the collar of translucent pink shaded to yellow enamel over a hatched surface and overlaid with gold and rose-cut diamond laurel trellis, within diamond borders, struck KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 10833 or 16833, in Fabergé wood case
Provenance
Christie's London, 10 October 1990, lot 79
Condition
Excellent condition, and an interesting example of work from the firm's Moscow workshops.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."